What is Spondylolysis? What Age are You Vulnerable? What Sports Cause It?

Spondylolysis is a back stress fracture. It is a common causes of structural back pain in children, adolescents and active young adults. Spondylolysis is a non-displaced stress fracture of a spinal vertebra, also known as a pars stress fracture. A spondylolysis in a child or adolescent most commonly results from a defect or stress fracture in the pars interarticularis of the vertebra. The pars interarticularis is the part of the vertebra between the superior and inferior facets.    Approximately 90-95% of cases of spondylolysis occur at the L5 vertebral level. The stress lesion usually completely heals. In about 25% of cases where fracture nonunion occurs, a fibrous mesh connective tissue is laid down rather than bone. Spondylolysis is classified as dysplasic (congenital - born with eg spina bifida occulta), isthmic (stress fracture from sport), degenerative (older adults - arthritis related), or traumatic. The majority are isthmic. If your spondylolysis deteriorates and allows the vertebral body to slip forwards, it is known as a spondylolisthesis. This occurs in about 50% of cases. A spondylolisthesis is more common in individuals with bilateral spondylolysis, mechanical instability and females.  Read full article here: http://bit.ly/1asrtiu Discover the answers to the following: What are the Symptoms of Spondylolysis? What Sports Cause Spondylolysis? What Age Does Spondylolysis Occur? How is Spondylolysis Diagnosed? What is Spondylolysis Treatment? What is the Prognosis for Spondylolysis? More Information Please consult your physiotherapist or doctor for their professional opinion on how best to manage your spondylolysis. Contact PhysioWorks or Book Online Spondylolysis Related Products Related Conditions Ankylosing Spondylitis Back Muscle Pain Bulging Disc Core Stability Deficiency Degenerative Disc Disease Facet Joint Pain Fibromyalgia Muscle Pain: Strains or Tears Pinched Nerve Piriformis Syndrome Pregnancy Back Pain Sacroiliac Joint - SIJ Pain Scheuermann's Disease Sciatica Spinal Stenosis Spondylolisthesis Spondylolysis (Back Stress Fracture) Spondylosis (Spine Arthritis) Stress Fracture

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